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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.55, 2,035.71 and 1,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.55, 2,035.71 and 1,010.25 is: 1,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.55 : 2,035.71 = 1,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.55/2,035.71 = 1,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.55x = 2,035.71 × 1,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.55x = 2,056,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,576.03/1,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.80

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